Description
Luscious peach raspberry heaven cupcakes deliver summer’s sweetest melody in one delightful bite. Silky frosting and fresh fruit layers create a perfect dessert that brings joy to your palate with each delectable mouthful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 0.5 cup whole milk or buttermilk, room temperature
- 0.75 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 0.5 cup fresh raspberries
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
Garnish:
- Slices of fresh peaches
- Fresh raspberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and develops a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, blending completely after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, gently mixing until just incorporated to maintain a tender crumb.
- Delicately fold diced peaches and raspberries into the batter, distributing fruit evenly without overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring they reach room temperature before frosting.
- Prepare frosting by whipping softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, peach puree, and vanilla extract, blending until the frosting achieves a fluffy, spreadable consistency.
- Generously frost cooled cupcakes and embellish with fresh raspberries and delicate peach slices for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet peaches and raspberries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in the cupcakes.
- Drain excess liquid from diced fruits to prevent soggy cupcake texture and maintain proper batter consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and buttermilk to ensure smoother mixing and even baking results.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and gluten-free flour mix to maintain delicate crumb structure.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg